Aretha Franklinshockingly left no will behind … which is surprising given her circumstances. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer died “intestate” — meaning she had no will at the time of death. Aretha was ill for several years but apparently did not see the end coming … or possibly a will was low on the priority list.

Click to read more about:

Aretha Franklin shockingly left no will behind ... which is surprising given her circumstances. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer died "intestate" -- meaning she had no will at the time of death. Aretha was ill for several years, but apparently did not see the end coming ... or possibly a will was low on the priority list.